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I, also, tell the truth and I start from my pre-lapband losses!

Yup, like Nana said. Try gas-x tabs that melt on your tongue, and walk as much as you can bear. I walked in the house when I was by myself, and outside when I had someone to walk with. Best wishes. Karen

I agree, quit smoking! It is a good time now! Try having something warm to start the morning. Don't over do whatever you have, but you need to break your fast!

Good for you! Pull up your big girl panties, dust yourself off, you can do it! As jessiquoi said, you haven't gained, so you need to get back to the losing mode!

I took blood pressure meds for years, My highest dosage was 40 ml a day. After surgery, took 2.5 ml and now, I take nothing. My pressure at the last appointment was 127/75. Karen

Heh! Monique, I had my lapband done on Oct 30, 2009. You have done marvelously. We have basiaclly the same weightlosses. I know that I had to move away from those Starbucks Double Tall Carmel Macchiato. I was drinking them iced. I am dairy free at this point, so I drink my own iced coffee with non-dairy creamer. Not the same, but it wil have to do! Best wishes, I hope that you get your answer. Karen

Just scanned(as I am too lazy to read whole articles). Seems like he is pretty pro-lapband. Thanks, Nana Here is the link http://www.yourdocto...> -turn-around/

Thanks Jim1967, I too, had my misgivings about the band. My niece chose the gastric bypass as she, being a nurse, felt it was the thing for her.I did not want the problems that come with that. I wanted a tool that would make me the responsible one for my weightlosses. I can lose weight on my own, but breaking the habits of regaining is the hardest for me. even with lapband, one can regain, if they are not careful. I have had a revision, but would not be persuaded that the lapband is not greatest! If you do followups, as you should and advise the surgeon if you have problems, you should/could be fine! Karen

You are on your way. Congrats on your new grandbaby, too!

I just checked your profile. After 50 lbs, someone should notice. Put on a new dress or pants and strut your stuff! Best wishes!

I think that it is just like having your surgery again. I had a revision back 2 years ago come this October, and I had to go through the whole healing all over again. Best wishes, Karen

My surgeon says clear liquids for 48 hrs, and full liquids 48 hrs. Try to stay on liquids for another day. If no relief by Monday, call your surgeon's ofc. Best wishes.

I can feel mine and find it a comfort, too! Mine used to stick out when I got into the pool!

Doing great! Congrats! You look 10 years younger too!

You are doing great!

Sounds like a great 1st apt. And, wise surgeon, too!

I agree with parisshel. I would wait until after your vacation

I think as long as its your pool, and there is no chance of getting infections or passing stuff to others, you can probably swim when your incisions heal. Ask your surgeon.

Don't remember, but I might have gained a pound or two!

You don't have to feel guilty, you have tool but you did the work, too! I never met goal when on WW or any other weightloss plan. But with lapband I did. I don't feel guilty, you should not either!

I make chicken salad using canned chicken breast from Sam's club! Very good!

Woohoo! :wub:

God bless you! You have restarted your journey with this message on lapband forum! Good luck! Karen

That is great! congrats on losing weight without either of them!

Why do yo think its is lapband related? do you get the pain after eating, or during eating? Sound more like a dental problem. (TMJ)Good luck, Karen